This replication package consists of one do-file & four datasets: 

1) Do-file

	adopting_replication.do replicates the figures and tables of the paper. The figures are grouped by datasets used. Details about which figure uses which dataset and which user written commands are used can be found at the beginning of the file. Please update the global variable path before executing the file.

	The output of the file is stored in the directory �Outreg files�. Please do not edit this and only update the path to the location where the package is saved on your computer.
					
2) Datasets

	(1) adopting_replication.dta: Contains various territory characteristics (population, denomination,...) at the territory level from 1500-1600. Tables 1-3 in this replication package are built upon this dataset.
		
	(2) adopting_replication_cities.dta: Contains various city characteristics (population, denomination,...) at the city level from 1300-1600. Table 4 as well as figures 2-3 in this replication package are built upon this dataset.
	
	(3) adopting_replication_panel.dta: Contains panel data on the date of introduction of the Reformation at the territory level as well as additional territory characteristics (distance weighted presence of Protestantism in neighbouring territories, distance to Wittenberrg,...). Tables 5-6 in this replication package are built upon this dataset.
		
	(4) lutherseditions.txt: Contains city level information on the number of Luther's works published in a given city up to 1526 and 1556. Figure 4 in this replication package is built upon this dataset.
	

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to Florian Caro for preparing this replication package.